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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purling
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Ready to direct and protect, both from the men and from the swirling chaos that might otherwise harm you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026 -
As investigators renew the hunt for Lynette, speculation is swirling over where Brian may be following the mystery around his wife's disappearance.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Adding a fish pond with koi, a gurgling fountain, or even a wind chime can further play into the sense of sound.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Roaring Fork Falls, Setrock Creek Falls, and Big Creek Falls are all within easy reach, with short hikes that follow gurgling streams to cool, shaded falls.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pipsqueaks like Adam, whose rippling muscles and Kylo Ren-sized wingspan the first act of this movie hilariously tries to hide under a loose pink button-down shirt from Beta Gap, are valued for their ability to solve their problems with words instead of violence.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Inflation fears are rippling through industrial metals.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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But an unlikely story is bubbling up in the nation as Chinese fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer players – from delivery drivers to villagers – now playing in packed stadiums back home in a rare sign, some believe, that the Beautiful Game may finally be taking root in the nation.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The laughter stops immediately, and a familiar look of bubbling rage returns to Ruben’s eyes.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The windows in the treatment rooms offer floor-to-ceiling views of the lake and the soundtrack of water lapping up against old stone columns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The company’s massive collections of individual data and market-lapping algorithms means the company didn’t need to program to tastes, never mind build an audience.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
Verb
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This is designed to get the Georgian into one-on-one situations where his dribbling ability comes to the fore.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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During a game, one of the boys was just standing there watching a boy from the other team dribbling.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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However, right around the same time the conflict in the Middle East began, tax refunds started trickling in.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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And refusing to keep any kind of part-time income trickling in only further complicates the situation.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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In fact, keeping denim looking its best requires not washing them very often at all.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Any washing machine leaks would cause excessive damage to carpet, and the flooring would likely need to be removed and replaced.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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“Purling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purling. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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